Call for nominations/applicants: LWML executive director

The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML): Lutheran Women in Mission announces an opening for the position of executive director.

The executive director will:

Embrace and articulate the mission, vision and ministry of the LWML;

Oversee processes such as hiring, separation, staff development, performance management, and compensation and benefits;

In collaboration and partnership with the LWML Board of Directors, develop and implement the organization’s strategic plan and oversee day-to-day operations; and

In conjunction with the treasurer, build and maintain the biennial operating budget and administer the management of all leases, contracts and other financial commitments.

Position requirements include:

Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in business, human resources, finance, marketing or related field.

Five or more years of nonprofit management experience.

Experience with audit, legal compliance and risk management.

Experience with nonprofit organizational budgeting, marketing, public relations and fundraising.

Membership in good standing of a congregation of the LCMS, preferred.

Previous experience working in an LCMS-related capacity, preferred.

Read a full position description and/or apply at lcms.org/careers. Nominations may be submitted to nathan.thomas@lcms.org. The deadline to apply or submit nominations is Sept. 30.

Posted June 30, 2025